Good bonuses, biased leadership - Anonymous employee POET Employee Review
2.0
Jun 25, 2025
Anonymous employee
Former employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Great bonus structure, fun events that build good culture, great people work there!
Cons
Traditional work place (can't come after 8 or leave before 5), traditional PTO plans, underpaid for the amount of time and work put in, leaders pick and choose their favorites and no opportunities for growth
POET Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the bonus structure, culture-building events, and—most importantly—the people you worked with. That sense of community and connection is something we work hard to cultivate, so it's encouraging to hear it resonated with you.
We also hear your concerns. We recognize that our workplace structure and policies may not be a perfect fit for everyone, and we’re continuously evaluating how to evolve in ways that support both our culture and our team’s needs.
Feedback around fairness, pay, and growth opportunities is something we take seriously. While we aim to foster a workplace where all team members feel valued and have access to opportunities, we know there’s always room for improvement. Reviews like yours help us reflect and keep striving to do better.
We truly appreciate the impact you made while you were here, and we wish you the very best in what’s ahead.
—POET Team
Friendly coworkers at first
Initial team camaraderie
Cons
Poor management practices
Lack of organization and clear expectations
Micromanagement
Unprofessional handling of confidential employee information
Job responsibilities frequently outside the stated role
POET Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
At POET, we are committed to maintaining a professional workplace where team members are treated with respect and where clear expectations, accountability, and confidentiality are core standards across our operations.
We also want to clarify that team member compensation and personnel records are maintained within secure electronic HR systems rather than physical documents, and access to that information is strictly restricted in accordance with company policy. The situation described does not align with the processes we have in place to protect confidential information.
Individual experiences can vary, and we encourage team members to raise questions or concerns through the appropriate internal channels so they can be reviewed and addressed in a timely and constructive way.
Our focus remains on supporting a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where team members can contribute, grow, and succeed.
— POET